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Informational (nonfiction), 108 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 240L
Community Helpers is an informational book that presents photographs of a diverse group of people in various occupations. The book helps students understand that many kinds of workers and jobs are important to a community.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand ideas and words in the book
Comprehension Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness Blend phonemes
Phonics Identify initial consonant Cc
Grammar and Mechanics Identify nouns
Word Work Identify, write, and correctly use high-frequency words a and an
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
